IT SERVER OPERATOR

- University Degree in Computer Science
- 2+ years experience in Server Administration
- Technical skills: VMware, Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008 administration, basic SQL 2005 Server skills
- Very good knowledge of English

Job Role: Provide Operational Support for all Server (Physical and Virtual), Backup and Storage Infrastructures; Work closely with the Design Team to ensure operational considerations are included in all solutions and Continual Service Improvement is maintained.

Main Responsibilities:
- Provide 1st & 2nd Level Support for European Server Infrastructure.
- Ensure all new server additions to the Emerson Network adhere to the standard configuration.
- Bring and maintain the server installed base up to the standard level defined by the Design Team also respecting the Change Management Process at all times for both Hardware & Software
- Help with the planning and implementation of refreshed hardware, respecting the Hardware Lifecycle process and the hardware deployment and imaging procedures.
- Keep physical servers up to date with a current firmware and administration tools versions.
- Work with the SW Licensing Team and standard server-related software/hardware vendors to ensure the maintenance of a legitimate server software environment within Europe.
- Draw-up periodical reports on various server metrics.
- Produce and maintain up to date all server and storage operating procedures and documentation.
- Deploy security patches and Anti-Malware on all servers across the region, for all concerned operating systems, using standard, defined solutions. Monitor security coverage and report on any breaches to IT Management.
- Ensure proper data backup configuration and monitoring and on-demand or test restores, tape management included.
- Manage central VMware Infrastructure permissions according to standard security and delegation model and audit them regularly.
- Ensure standard configuration, monitoring and maintenance of standard storage systems (local storage, SANs, etc.) in a production environment.
- Management of existing maintenance contracts: make sure all servers are adequately supported and maintained.
- Participate in the Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) tests and help maintain DRP processes to highest standards, in collaboration with Security, Design and Service Delivery Groups.
- Continual Service Improvement: Collaborate and actively feed-back to the Design Team and Management in order to develop and improve server solutions and design.

EMERSON is a St. Louis, US based global manufacturing organization, employing over 141,000 people worldwide with a turnover of over $24.8 billion in 2008, with more than 18 years of experience in Sales, Engineering and Manufacturing in Central & Eastern Europe.

Visit us at: www.emerson.com